Guide to Earning the Shooting Star Trophy in Monster Hunter Wilds

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, while most achievements celebrate the hunt for colossal beasts, one unique challenge focuses on capturing the tiniest of creatures. This guide will walk you through the steps to unlock the "I Caught a Shooting Star" trophy/achievement, a hidden gem that's both simple and elusive.

How to Unlock the 'I Caught a Shooting Star' Trophy/Achievement in Monster Hunter Wilds

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The ‘I Caught a Shooting Star!’ hidden trophy/achievement requires you to capture a rare endemic life form known as the **Sandstar** in the **Windward Plains**. This creature looks like a small desert mouse with a long tail and shimmering fur, but it can only be found at night in a specific part of the region.

Since your adventures in the Windward Plains often take place during the day, you'll need to wait until nightfall. Here are two ways to do so:

• **Fast Travel**: Available early in the game once you unlock different fast travel points in the Windward Plains. Use the interactive map to fast travel between points until you reach nightfall.
• **Rest**: After completing Chapter 3 and unlocking high-rank content, you can rest at a base or pop-up camp. Use your Guild Points to rest and choose "Nighttime" to pass the time.

How to Catch Sandstar in Monster Hunter Wilds

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The Sandstar is small and swift, making it a challenging target even on your Seikret at full speed. To increase your chances, gather **Screamer Pods** from **Baunos**, small red-bodied winged monsters found in **Area 11** and **Area 13** of the Windward Plains. These creatures scavenge around carcasses, so you can hunt them and collect the pods.

Once night falls in the Windward Plains, head to the midpoint between Area 11 and Area 13. Keep your eyes peeled for the Sandstar. When you spot it, chase it at full speed and use a Screamer Pod to stun it. Quickly switch to your **Capture Net** (used for fishing) and throw it at the Sandstar to capture it. Upon successful capture, the "I Caught a Shooting Star!" trophy/achievement will unlock, and you'll receive the **Ribbon Dream: Amber** nameplate for your Hunter Profile.

This completes the guide on how to get the "I Caught a Shooting Star" trophy/achievement in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and strategies, don't forget to explore our other guides, including how to skip cutscenes.